The Lodge, Sandy.

Spent some time at the feeders by the shop over the last couple of days, 27th&28th, photographing the Redpolls, Siskin, Bramblings. All showed well and during the afternoon of the 28th a woodcock flew low over the car park.

Stratton Park storm water pit (Dunton NR)

Took an early morning walk,27th feb, around and the first new bird there for me was a Shelduck, a few common and black headed gulls were present too. 3 Lapwing were displaying and also a pair of Ringed plover were showing well, and a single stonechat, the 2nd new bird, was near the pit. Other birds seen around the pit and adjacent fields: reed bunting,yellowhammer,goldfinch,fieldfare+100.

Lesser Redpoll

Lesser Redpoll, The Lodge, 28th February 2008 by Steve Blain. An individual with a rather gingery 'poll'.

Stonechat

Male and female beside the gull watchpoint at Broggy 27/02/08,

More Mealy action

More shots of the frosty Mealy Redpoll at The Lodge, 22nd February 2008 by Steve Blain. Taken through a window, unfortunately.

Kestrel at Thurleigh

Taken in December 2007, a very co-operative

subject

Thurleigh Barn Owl

Taken recently, unfortunately in poor light

Knotting Green pamorama

Knotting Green, 17th February 2007. A pamoramic shot of the set-a-side. Click on it to see it big then scroll left and right to view.

Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl, Knotting Green, 17th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Stock Dove

H/Regis 16/02/08, Not normally so approachable

Tawny Owl

Tawny Owl, Old Warden, 16th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Little Owl

Little Owl, Old Warden, 16th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Redpoll sp.

Redpoll sp., The Lodge, 16th February 2008 by Steve Blain. Anyone want to have a stab at what this is? Mealy or Lesser?

Redpoll at The Lodge

Taken on 15th Feb

Lesser Redpoll

Lesser Redpoll, The Lodge, 12th February 2008 by Steve Blain

Stockgrove Country Park - 9th February 2008

A few more shots of the very tame birds at Stockgrove Country Park, photos by Martin Green.

Mealy Redpoll again

Another shot of the Lodge Mealy Redpoll, 12th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Mealy Redpoll

Mealy Redpoll, The Lodge, 11th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

Firecrest at The Lodge

Picked up on call by Derek Gruar; located by Darren and Katie and twitched by a variety of Lodge staff. This bird is a male; it sang vigorously and also chased Goldcrests. It was seen in the woodland near the main house, and also in the yew trees in the car park (Google Map).

Active Barn Owl(s)

I was stalking a young male when this came past me - hence snap shot rear view

Lapwings

Lapwings, Broom, 10th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

LTT's Together

Through d'glazed window. There were 7 before I found my camera

Green woodpecker Old Warden 4 february 08

1 0f 6 feeding in the same field, 2 of which came to blows.Common Buzzard perched at the same time.

Siskin

Siskin, The Lodge, 7th February 2008 by Steve Blain.

interesting thrush (per Clive Harris)

Thurleigh. Bedfordshire. January 2008.

I visited in the hope of seeing the short eared owls but no luck, but the Hen harrier gave good views a few times, and a group of 3 Grey partridge was a welcome sight. Other birds seen: Common buzzard, stonechat,barn owl, kestrel in good numbers.

Merlin

Adult male Merlin, Broom GP new workings, 3rd Feb 2008 by Steve Blain.

Ring-necked Parakeet

A wander around Linslade, after a report for the christmas bird hunt, produced this bird this morning. Also a male Blackcap.